Pop-Up Gift Card Holder

I don’t know the official count of how many days are left until Christmas. But, I do know, I should start to prepare!

Gift cards have become popular present options. And, it’s nice to have a fun wrapping mechanism for them. A look at Pinterest shows so many gift card holders in an array of designs. Today, I show you one of those: a pop-up gift card holder.

Here’s what the inside looks like:

Here are a few measurements to help you get started:

  • Real Red card stock measuring 4 1/4 x 10, Score at 2, 5, 6, and 7, 1 inch x 7 inches
  • Designer Series Paper: two pieces measuring 1 3/4 x 4 and two pieces measuring 2 3/4 x 4. I used the Take a Bow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper.
  • For the sentiment, I used the Season’s Greetings from the Greetings of the Season stamp set. I die cut it with a circle from the Stylish Shapes Dies and layered it on Real Red and Garden Green circles.

Pop-Up Gift Card Holder Video

Be sure to watch this video from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, where I offer step-by-step instructions for creating this gift card holder. In addition, I show several variations and options.

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Happy stamping,

Kim

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Choose Happy Thanksgiving Card

Thanksgiving Blog Hop

Welcome to Team Stamp It’s November Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature handmade cards and projects revolving around a Thanksgiving theme. Be sure to visit all of the blogs on the hop. Look for a list at the end of this post. Leave a comment for a chance to win the

Choose Happy Thanksgiving Card

My Thanksgiving card uses Stampin’ Up!’s Choose Happy stamp set and the Changing Leaves Bundle. This gorgeous design was inspired by fellow stamper, Brenda Miller.

Stampin' Up!'s Choose Happy Stamp Set
Find the Choose Happy Stamp Set in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.
Stampin' Up!'s Changing Leaves Bundle
Find this bundle in Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusive offerings.

Measurements and details:

Here are some details to help you get started:

  • Blackberry Bliss card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Wild Wheat card stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Blackberry Bliss panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4
  • Gold Foil piece measuring 3 3/4 x 3
  • Attach Gold Foil to 5 1/4 x 3 3/4 Blackberry Bliss Panel and dry emboss with the Changing Leaves Embossing Folder.
  • Gold heat emboss the sentiment from the Choose Happy stamp set on Blackberry Bliss card stock and die cut with coordinating die from the Changing Leaves Bundle.
  • Blackberry Bliss & Gold 1/2″ Textured Ribbon
  • Gold Textured Adhesive-Backed Dots

I hope you enjoyed this Thanksgiving card. The gold really packs a wow! Check out another card sample using the Changing Leaves Bundle. Click here to view.

Be sure to leave a comment on each blog you visit. You have a chance to win a Haunted Home Kit.

Congrats to last month’s winner: Sylvia Scharf!

Thanks for stopping by!

Kim

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Merriest Trees Free Tutorial

Merriest Trees Free Tutorial

I haven’t done an actual countdown, but I know the holiday season is nearing. It’s time to start planning those Christmas card creations.

In today’s post, I share a quick card that uses scraps as well as the Merriest Trees Stamp Set and coordinating dies. Find these in Stampin’ Up!’s 2024-2025 Annual Catalog.

Please enjoy this free card-making tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

Merriest Trees Free Tutorial

  • STAMPS – Merriest Trees (162043)
  • PAPER – Real Red Cardstock (102482), Basic White Cardstock (159276), Take A Bow Designer Series Paper (164309), Festive 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (164106)
  • INK – Real Red (147084)
  • OTHER – Merriest Trees Dies (162047), Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder (162026), Stampin’ Seal (152813), Mini Glue Dots (103683), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Stampin’ Cut & Emboss Machine (149653)

Cutting & Scoring:  

  • Real Red Cardstock – 8 ½” x 5 ½”, scored at 4 ¼” and folded, 2 ½” x 2 ½”
  • Basic White Cardstock – 5 ¼” x 4” (2), 2 3/8” x 2 3/8”, scrap
  • Take A Bow 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper – eight various squares each measuring 1 ¼” x 1 ¼”
  • Festive 12 x 12 Glimmer Paper (Garden Green) – 2 ¾” x 3”

Instructions:

  • Arrange the eight 1 ¼” x 1 ¼” squares on the 5 ¼” x 4” Basic White Cardstock: three along the top, four down the right side, and three on the bottom. Tip: Use the Multipurpose Liquid Glue so you have some time to place the squares.
  • Emboss the 2 3/8” x 2 3/8” Basic White Cardstock square with the Snowflake Sky 3D Embossing Folder. Attach to 2 ½” x 2 ½” Real Red Cardstock square. Add to panel in the remaining space on the panel.
  • Glue entire panel to Real Red Cardstock base.
  • Die cut the Garden Green 2 ¾” x 3” Festive Glimmer Paper with the second largest tree die from the Merriest Trees Dies.
  • With Stampin’ Dimensionals, pop tree up on the white embossed piece.
  • Stamp Love & Joy sentiment with Real Red ink on Basic White scrap. Cut edges of card stock at a diagonal.
  • Place remaining Basic White Cardstock 5 ¼” x 4” piece in the center of the card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. Please let me know if I can help you in your paper crafting journey.

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Kim

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Choose Happy Halloween Card

Welcome to the October Stampers Dozen Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us! Be sure to visit all of the participating stampers. See the list of links near the bottom of this post.

This month, we feature handmade cards and projects created with the color combination of Black, Gorgeous Grape, and Pumpkin Pie.

To me, these colors say Halloween. I immediately thought of the brand-new Halloween Spells 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper. Find this online as part of Stampin’ Up!’s brand-new scrapbooking release.

See this post for another card that uses this Halloween-themed paper.

I paired this patterned paper with Stampin’ Up!’s Choose Happy Stamp Set. This set contains a variety of words and images geared toward all four seasons.

Choose Happy Halloween Card

Here are some details to help you get started:

  • Gorgeous Grape Card Stock base measuring 8/12 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Basic White Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Eight pieces of Halloween Spells 12 x 12 Designer Series Paper measuring 1 1/4 x 1 1/4
  • Basic Black Card Stock measuring 2 1/2 x 2 1/2
  • Basic White Card Stock measuring 2 3/8 x 2 3/8
  • Create word block and pumpkin image with stamps from the Choose Happy Stamp Set
  • Stamp pumpkin and sentiment with Memento Black ink. Color pumpkin with Pumpkin Pie and Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends.
  • Adhesive-Backed Sparkle Gems

This is a super fun layout. Try it with other Designer Series Paper and stamp sets.

Here’s a Thanksgiving card using Stampin’ Up!’s Changing Leaves Bundle and the Splendid Autumn 6 x 6 Designer Series Paper

How to Video

In this Facebook live replay (10/15/2024) from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I offer step-by-step directions for creating this card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! I hope you love this project and “sketch.” Please let me know if I can help you in your paper crafting journey.

Kim

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Changing Leaves Two-Tone Congrats

Who doesn’t love the beauty of the fall? So gorgeous with the changing colors of the leaves and the vibrant regals. I’ve tried to depict that fall season with today’s post and featured card.

I use Stampin’ Up!’s Changing Leaves Bundle and the Autumn to Remember 12 x 12 Card Stock.

Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder Bundle
  • Find the Changing Leaves Bundle as one of Stampin’ Up!’s Online Exclusives. You won’t find this in a catalog, but it’s available in the online store. It’s been a hugely popular bundle and just recently came back into stock.
  • The Autumn to Remember 12 x 12 Card Stock is just one of the new releases in the scrapbooking line. You receive two sheets each of Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Mossy Meadow, Early Espresso, and Petal Pink two-tone card stock. I love this paper because of its white core; it lends itself to many techniques, as you’ll see today.

Changing Leaves Two-Tone Congrats

Here are some measurements and details to help you get started:

  • Mossy Meadow Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
  • Cajun Craze layer measuring 5 1/4 x 4
  • Crumb Cake layer measuring 5 x 3 3/4 embossed with the Forever Plaid 3D Embossing Powder
  • Mossy Meadow, Cajun Craze, and Early Espresso two-tone card stock embossed and die cut with the Changing Leaves Hybrid Embossing Folder
  • Blending brushes and ink: Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Crushed Curry, Cherry Cobbler, and Blackberry Bliss
  • Sentiment from Something Fancy stamped in Cajun Craze
  • Natural Tones Linen Thread (Cajun Craze)
  • Faux Glass Dots (Cajun Craze)
  • Add some pizzazz with Wink of Stella

How to Video

From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I share step-by-step directions for creating this card in this Facebook Live replay from 10/8/2024.

See this post for a free tutorial using the Changing Leaves Bundle.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoy this project. Please let me know if you have questions about it or other stamping projects.

Kim

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